Keep restrictions for abortion providers

The Virginia Board of Health will be voting on the Targeted Restrictions for Abortion Providers on Dec. 4. It is very important that the present standards be maintained. Since the alleged intention for legalizing abortion was to protect women's health and to keep them from having to visit back alley practitioners, there should be no objection to the maintenance of safety standards.

MARYLIN RYAN

Staunton

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